[Finally] USC Football Team Faces Sanctions

g1184 · Jul 20, 2010

gucci888 said:

... Still trying to figure out why USC hired [Kiffin] though.
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So they can fire him after the sanctions are lifted ... though he'll probably commit more violations and USC will be perpetually under investigation.

Also, the AD's an idiot.

RoxSqaud · Jul 20, 2010

rimrocker · Jul 20, 2010

USC To Return Bush's Heisman Trophy
* Haden To Replace Garrett As USC AD

USC will replace athletic director Mike Garrett with former Trojans quarterback Pat Haden and return the Heisman Trophy won by Reggie Bush in 2005, university president-elect C.L. Max Nikias announced Tuesday.

The Los Angeles Times first reported Haden would succeed Garrett on Aug. 3.

Garrett has been under fire since USC was hit with numerous NCAA sanctions and a finding of "lack of institutional control" after lengthy investigations into benefits received by Bush and former basketball player O.J. Mayo.

Nikias also announced a number of changes within and related to the athletic department, naming new officials in charge of compliance with NCAA rules. And he said the university would take down murals featuring Bush and Mayo at the Galen Center, Heritage Hall and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

"The Trojan Family honors and respects the USC sporting careers of those persons whose actions did not compromise their athletic program or the opportunities of future USC student-athletes," Nikias said.

He said USC would return the Heisman won by Bush in 2005 to the Heisman Trophy Trust next month.

The decision was simply an extension of the self-imposed penalties which stated USC would dissociate themselves from Bush and Mayo permanently. The NCAA Bylaws also stated USC would have to "show cause why it should not be penalized further if it fails to permanently disassociate [Bush] and [Mayo] from the institution's athletic program."

Bush still has his own Heisman Trophy. The Heisman Trust has not taken any action against Bush or made any request to have him return his copy of the trophy.

USC football faces a two-year bowl ban, loss of scholarships and the vacating of wins. The university has appealed several of the sanctions, saying they were "too severe" and "inconsistent with precedent." In the meantime, the program has lost a number of highly-sought recruits, who were allowed to leave when the sanctions were imposed.

The basketball program, in a series of self-imposed sanctions, vacated wins, gave back NCAA tournament earnings and banned itself from postseason play last season.

Hailing USC's athletic heritage as an important part of the school's history and student life, Nikias said the university is determined to strengthen that heritage. "USC ... will seek to excel in the coming years in a manner that is consistent with the highest values of the academy," he said.

He also thanked Garrett for his 17 years of service, calling him "a tireless advocate of USC athletics." Garrett had his own highly successful career as a Trojans running back, earning All-American honors two seasons and winning the Heisman Trophy in 1965.

"He will always be held in the highest esteem by all Trojans, not only for his exploits on the playing field but as a leader, mentor, teacher and a driving force behind USC's student-athletics," Nikias said.

Via Twitter, Reggie Bush's coach at USC, Pete Carroll, congratulated Haden on the new job. "Wish pat haden the very best in taking over as USC AD! I'll support in any way," the new Seattle Seahawks head coach said. "Congrats!"

Haden is currently an analyst for Notre Dame football on NBC. A Rhodes Scholar, he quarterbacked the Trojans to three Rose Bowls before playing in the NFL for the Rams from 1976-81. He is also a general partner in Riordan, Lewis & Haden, a private equity firm.

Haden will step down from the USC Board of Trustees to accept the appointment and will report directly to the president's office. Nikias said. He will also be appointed to the faculty of the school's business and communications schools.

Nikias also named David M. Roberts as vice president for athletic compliance and promoted Ellen Ferris, formerly the associate provost for athletic compliance, to associate vice president for athletic compliance.

"There will be a close collaboration" between the compliance office, the provost's office and the atheltic department, Nikias said.
http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/ncf/news/story?id=5395550
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Kiffin's up the creek. Haden's a straight arrow and that last paragraph is aimed straight at Kiffin.

SwoLy-D · Jul 20, 2010

rimrocker said:

Kiffin's up the creek. Haden's a straight arrow and that last paragraph is aimed straight at Kiffin.
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:grin: "atheltic"...

rimrocker · Jul 20, 2010

SwoLy-D said:

:grin: "atheltic"...
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Well, it's ESPN. They can't spell "Houston" either.

J.R. · Jul 20, 2010

BryanDFischer Source told USCFootball.com that Reggie Bush's retired No. 5 will be unretired.

percicles · Jul 20, 2010

Will they also give back OJ Heisman?

rimrocker · Jul 20, 2010

percicles said:

Will they also give back OJ Heisman?
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OJ just killed people, he didn't take away scholarships.

gucci888 · Jul 26, 2010

The Titans on Monday filed a lawsuit against the University of Southern Cal and head coach Lane Kiffin for "maliciously" interfering with the contract of running backs coach Kennedy Pola.

The lawsuit states "as a result of USC and Kiffin's tortuous conduct, Tennessee (Titans) football has been damaged in an amount proven at trial.''

Over the weekend, Coach Jeff Fisher, a former Southern Cal player, sounded off against Kiffin, who formerly coached at the University of Tennessee, for recruiting Pola without first asking for permission to speak to him.

"I am very disappointed in Lane Kiffin's approach to this,'' Fisher said on Saturday. "Typically speaking when coaches are interested in hiring or discussing potential employment from coaches on respective staffs there is a courtesy call made from the head coach or athletic director indicating there is an interest in talking to the assistant.

"So I am very disappointed in the lack of professionalism on behalf of Lane, to call me and leave me a voice mail after Kennedy had informed me he had taken the job. It is just a lack of professionalism.''

The controversial Kiffin was hired as USC's football coach in January after serving as the head coach at the University of Tennessee for one season.

"We reached out to Kennedy Pola yesterday to gauge whether he had any possible interest in returning to USC before we moved forward with the process," Kiffin said in a statement released by USC.

"Kennedy said he would think about it and get back to us (Saturday). Once Kennedy did call back earlier today, out of my great respect for Coach Fisher I immediately reached out to Coach to make him aware of the situation. I have spoken with Coach Fisher and he now has an accurate understanding of the timeline of events.

"We realize the timing of this isn't perfect for all parties, but this is a great opportunity and promotion for Kennedy."
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http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=128399&catid=2

leroy · Jul 26, 2010

Lane Kiffin had better do well at this job because it will likely be his last head coaching gig. He's burning bridges everywhere he goes.

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